No ... it's so very deep! I almost buried myself, hollowing it out yesterday. The earth that stuck to my muzzle had some of the animal's fur in it ...

KIKI-THE-DEMURE, (more and more satanic)

I suppose you'll finish that to-morrow ... or some other day.

TOBY-DOG (sadly)

Why not say next year, while you're about it?

KIKI-THE-DEMURE

What's the matter with you? Your shiny black lip hangs down an ell, and your froggy eyes glitter with tears. Are you crying?

TOBY-DOG (sniffling)

No ...